News
Hearing the Future: Hearing Aids with Sex Appeal
Technology News
Ben Winters
Staff Writer
Since it was first invented in 1898, the electronic hearing aid has always had a negative stigma attached. They’re unsightly, too big and only …
Month: April 2014
Arts
Hofstra’s Promising New Talent, Dylan Ander
Alex Fredkin, Managing Editor
Armed with his signature beanie and acoustic guitar, at first glance singer Dylan Ander might look like another hipster wannabe—until you hear him play. “If I …
Arts
“Game of Thrones” Premiere Looks to a Dark Fourth Season
Richie Feathers, Arts Editor
Last Sunday, HBO’s “Game of Thrones” premiered its fourth season to 8.2 million viewers–a network high since 2007’s finale of “The Sopranos.” As good an indication …
Culture
Horriblescopes
Marielle Genovesi– Culture Editor
Gemini: Even though the weather is getting warm, this doesn’t mean that there is an open invitation to whip out the bikini. Besides, you know …
Local News
Constitution Pipeline Debate Continues in Otsego County
Local News
Monica Dore
Copy Editor
On April 1, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) led a public hearing to discuss the future of the Constitution Pipeline project. Around one …
Culture
Zoos Help to Slow Extinction Rates
Rebecca Pollard- Columnist
In North America alone, there are 467 endangered species and 182 threatened animals. By the year 2100, half of all the species on Earth could be gone. …
Arts
With Ample Suspense and Clever Storytelling, “Oculus” Delivers
Taylor Hoysradt, Staff Writer
Ever since the releases of films such as “The Conjuring” and “Insidious 2,” horror fans have been treated to movies that have strayed from the path …
National News
Under Heavy Fire, Mozilla CEO Steps Down
National News
Ben Winters
Staff Writer
In late March, Brendan Eich took the role of CEO at Mozilla, creator of the popular web browser, Firefox. Eich was the inventor of …
Sports
The Road to Repeating
Alex Hoysradt, Staff Writer
Last year was truly magical for the Boston Red Sox, a team that finished in last place in the AL East in 2012. Following the despicable …
Arts
Nickel Creek’s Shaky Return
Elizabeth Raphaelson, Staff Writer
When I first heard the single, “Hayloft,” off of Nickel Creek’s new album, “A Dotted Line,” I nearly had a heart attack. The cover of Canadian …